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Chemical May Link Mood, Sleep Problems
New research suggests both sleep and mood problems may result from a lack of the same brain chemical, and research […]
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Test IDs Bad Uterine, Ovarian Cancers
Even low-risk uterine tumors can kill. Now it may be possible to predict which uterine and ovarian cancers are killers. […]
Breakthrough made in heart disease study
Researchers at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital and the Heart Research Institute say they have discovered a major reason why […]
Measles outbreak erupts on Marshall Islands
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — An outbreak of measles in the Republic of the Marshall Islands has infected nearly 650 people, […]
Nine More Being Tested in Hong Kong as SARS Fears Linger
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Nine residents of a Hong Kong home for the elderly were sent to a hospital for […]
Low Risk of West Nile Seen with Blood Transfusion
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – With the introduction of a new test for West Nile virus (WNV) this season, the […]
U.S. Set for Record Number of West Nile Cases
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The United States is expected to report a record number of West Nile infections this year, according […]
HIV ‘scan’ spots virus in hiding
A type of scan may be able to pick out areas where the Aids virus is active – allowing doctors […]
Researchers optimistic about AIDS vaccine
AIDS researchers meeting at a major international conference held in New York are optimistic that a vaccine to fight the […]
New cancer gene test
A GENETIC test developed by Australian researchers that can detect one cancerous cell among a million healthy ones could dramatically […]
Specialized Cancer Care Worth Traveling For
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Seeking care at a specialized center, even if it means long-distance travel, is linked to […]
Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Best for Rectal Cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research suggests that patients with large rectal cancers may do better if chemotherapy is […]
Canada’s medical marijuana leaves bad taste
Some medical marijuana users in Canada say the drug being supplied by the government is disgusting. The country’s Ministry of […]
Merck, Aventis Begin Trials of Combo AIDS Vaccine
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Drug makers Merck & Co. and Aventis said on Wednesday they have begun human clinical trials […]
Docs’ Cell Phones May Spread Hospital Infections
CHICAGO (Reuters Health) – Mobile phones used by healthcare personnel in the hospital can spread dangerous infectious agents, according to...
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